hcrabby

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1. First shift tomorrow!

   hcrabby replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric

   That's great! Congratulations. It is wonderful that you feel comfortable with the team. I'm a new grad myself, and I am now a full-time nurse in LTC. Just remember that every day will be different, and full of little interruptions. Evenings wher...

2. Got No Job? Come be an RN !

   hcrabby replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   My favorite teacher in nursing school told me the very first day, that "nurses aren't payed enough for what they have to go through. Yes, for me, the paycheck is nice. But is does take a right fit to be a nurse. I believe that you can either sink ...

3. How do I stop getting my feelings hurt?

   hcrabby replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   You know, I get the same impression where I work. I'm a newbie, and the oldies don't like it. It's like a 'territorial' thing. Funny how human nature, isn't it? So, I try to tune out the negative politics at my new job, tune out the attitide, a...

4. Need some encouraging words as new grad in LTC

   hcrabby replied to luvmyguys's topic in Geriatric

   I agree! I'm a new grad RN and I'm just happy to have a full-time job. It's overwhelming, starting in LTC, but also a gift. We're in it, doing it!

5. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby replied to hcrabby's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you so much ladies. Your advice will surely help me gain confidence and a system. I hope to be an asset to the place where I am working. I am working on a sheet to bring to work tomorrow to help me remember what I need to do. Thanks again!!!...

6. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby replied to hcrabby's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for all of your advice. I came home tonight after shadowing and learning meds along with a the charge nurse and I am FREAKING out. I have the highest intentions of doing the best job possible, but when you have 35 to take care of, It is a HUGE...

7. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby replied to hcrabby's topic in Geriatric

   Yes, I will be in charge of all medications. I am trying to get to know all the residents first, to remember who is diabetic and needs meds before meals, who is on coumadin, metroprolol, who needs wound care, who requires their medicine crushed, an...

8. Hyperglycemia Question

   hcrabby replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Endocrine

   Use your sliding scale with your fast asting insulin to lower your BG. Drink lots of non-sugar fluids to also help along with the insulin to flush out sugar and get you re-hydrated. Sugar take a lot of fluids out of your system. I'm a type 1 diabet...

9. LTC in Charge of 35. Helpful advice?

   hcrabby posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am orienting to a facility where I will be in charge day shift, and am a little overwhelmed and haven't even been on the floor yet. I am currently figuring out how to strategize with time management.What is a good routine? I have a 6-3 shift, care...

10. How many residents do you care for Per Shift?

    hcrabby replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric

    Thank you for this recent post. I am orienting to a facility where I will be in charge day shift, and am a little overwhelmed and haven't even been on the floor yet. I am currently figuring out how to strategize with time management. I have a 6-3...